Though the language barrier is slowing me down, I believe this Japanese cell phone company is using gadgetry to produce dumplings in less than three seconds. Perhaps as a symbol of the strength of their 4G data network.

Valentine's Day was only three days away and I had yet to book a restaurant reservation. The sounds of frustration I made that were leaking into the greater universe were the sad call of the deep doo-doo bird. The count was full and I needed a home run.